Weekend Reading - Yarn Related

NEW FOR 2013

thanks to the Graphics Fairy for the image

As we have all welcomed in the New Year,

I thought I would try something new and blog about some of the items I have found this week on the web. 

 

I have compiled a reading list of things you might like to read or view (isn't this just like being back at school?  I can hear you all groaning!). 

 

How often I get around to doing this, I don't know! 
I am a bit of random blogger but
I am aiming high and promise to 'do my best' - Guides Honour!

 

So we might not see this every Friday!!

 

But Here Goes:

 

1. Knitting is the new YOGA - so I ask, 'can we think of it as exercise now?' that would be handy!

2. Crochet is trendier than Knitting at the mo!
I've always done both and will continue to do so. I love the flexibility of crochet but I love the feel of knitting too.

3.  This is a bit geeky and funny

4. A lovely free Crochet pattern for a headband!

5. A creative month of moments - I love these words they are so inspiring.

I hope you find them interesting and fun

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JANUARY SALE IN MY ETSY SHOP

For all those who can't resist grabbing a bargain,

I am holding a January Sale

in my

 

Etsy shop:

(click on this link to go to shop)

 

Enjoy!

 

Bee x

 

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Happy New Year 2013!

 

Thanks to the Graphics Fairy for the lovely image

Merry Christmas to You All!

thanks to the Graphics Fairy for the lovely image.

 



Crochet Slippers Pattern

I've been waiting to show you my latest creation, my beautiful new crochet slippers. 

 

I couldn't resist buying the pattern for these from

Two Girls Patterns on Etsy as they are so cute.

 

 

 

 

The wonderful thing about them, is their double sole that most other patterns for crochet slippers don't have.  They are so comfortable and I now have very warm tootsies!!  Something which is very pleasing as usually, at this time of year, my feet are freezing.

 

The pattern comes in 6 different sizes for ladies. I made up mine in size 9, which converts to a UK size 7.

 

I used a shoe size conversion chart to make sure I was making the right size for me.

 

 

The pattern is in US terminology but I didn't find it hard to convert to UK terminology. 

 

It is an extremely well written pattern and straight forward to follow. 

 

 

 

Two Girls recommended using worsted weight yarn so I opted for Sirdar's Supersoft Aran in Brown for the sole, and Aqua for the upper.  It is a good quality 100% acrylic yarn, very soft but hard wearing, ideal for slippers.

 

 

Buzz approves too!

 

 

I used two buttons from my stash that I  found on one of my hunting trips around the charity shops. 

 

I love them so much, I think I will definitely need another pair!!

 

If you would like to purchase the pattern follow the link below to Two Girl's shop

 

The pattern is called Violet Women's Slipper

 

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Hats for a family of four & a little mouse

 

 

I have been busy knitting 'warm wooly' hats for my brother's family of four, for presents for Christmas, in my desire to avoid the maddening crowds and the busy shops, which I just can't stand at this time of year.....

 

 

 

So I decided to make them each a beanie hat in varying sizes from age child, teenage, and adult female and adult male

and of course, a little mouse ... for Emily, my 7 year old niece. 

 

 

 

I chose to knit them in a stripy pattern in different colour ways  for easy identification.  

They didn't take long to knit. 

I used a pattern I found in a book I had taken out of the library

called 

Made in France Knitting by Hikaru Noguchi

called Stocking-Stitch beanies for the whole family.

I adapted the pattern with increasing the number of stitches to get the right sizing.   

 

 

 

 

 

The little mouse pattern was taken from

Laura Long's Knitted Toy Tales 

book that has sat on my bookcase for a while waiting for a moment to make one of her lovely animals from her book.

 

 

 

 

I love the little mouse, he is so cute, no doubt I will make more!

 

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New Crochet Magazine - Simple Crochet

   Wooo hoooo!   

 

Hip Hip Hooray!

 

Get those hooks at the ready & that stash out of the cupboard.....for the launch

of a new magazine

 

You might be able to guess I am a little bit excited to be able to show the cover of Simply Crochet Magazine to be

launched in January 2013

 

 

 

Simply Crochet is a brand new monthly craft magazine from the makers of Simply Knitting and Mollie Makes so it is bound to be lovely.

 

It is full of creative ideas for anyone who loves – or would love to learn crochet, so good for beginners and more experienced crocheters.

 

It will contain patterns and designs for the home, fashionable accessories, and gift ideas with clear and easy-to-follow instructions to ensure the best possible results every time.

There is a fabulous launch offer,

currently the first three mags are available for:

 £5 if you live in the UK (http://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/scrx16/),

 

and $10 if you live in the US/Canada (http://www.imsnews.com/simplycrochet-2001).

 

The first issue is out on the 10th January 2013

 

You can guess, I have already signed up to it.

 

It will be something to look forward to in the New Year when the winter blues start to set in.

 

You can join in the fun at the following places too ....

 

Blog: http://www.simplycrochetmag.co.uk

 

Twitter: @SimplyCrochet_

Facebook:/simplycrochetmag

Pinterest:/simplycrochetmag

Ravelry:/groups/simply-crochet

 

 

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